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      Java development overview
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      Java development overview
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      The JDT project provides the tool plug-ins that implement a
      Java IDE supporting the development of any Java application,
      including Eclipse plug-ins. It adds a Java project nature and
      Java perspective to the Eclipse Workbench as well as a number
      of views, editors, wizards, builders, and code merging and
      refactoring tools. The JDT project allows Eclipse to be a
      development environment for itself.
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      Try the <a href=
      "../../gettingStarted/qs-BasicTutorial.htm">Basic
      tutorial</a> to get a first impression. Discover more in the
      <a href="../../tips/jdt_tips.html">Tips and Tricks</a>
      section and learn about the latest features in <a href=
      "../../whatsNew/jdt_whatsnew.html">What's new</a>.
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